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News
Speech Therapy for Cleft Palate: Parent Resource During COVID-19
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/Speech-therapy-for-cleft-palate-Parent-resource-during-COVID-19The following handout presentation was created by the speech language pathologists of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago's cleft/craniofacial team to explain how the speech and language skills of a child may be addressed in the home.
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News
Shriners Children’s Texas Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon, John Ferris, D.O.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/FerrisDr. Ferris is most passionate about treating patients with scoliosis and club foot conditions and looks forward to helping treat children who need help the most.
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News
The Perry Initiative Inspires Young Women to Pursue Careers in Orthopedic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Perry-InitiativeThe Perry Initiative is a hands-on Shriners Children’s sponsored program designed to encourage and empower young women to pursue careers in orthopedic surgery and engineering.
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Patient Story
Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Surgery Allows Gabby to Return to Competitive Cheer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Return-to-Competitive-CheerJust seven short months after VBT spine surgery, Gabby is getting ready to compete with her cheer team at the Summit-Varsity All-Stars in Florida.
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Patient Story
Shriner Shares Unique Journey From Patient's Dad to Fraternity Noble
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Dad-to-Fraternity-NobleAdam's journey to become a Shriner began almost a decade ago after a tragic accident at their home left his son severely burned.
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Patient Story
Mother of Burn Patient Encourages Kitchen Safety During Burn Awareness Week
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Kohens-StoryIn December 2021, Kohen, an active 1½-year-old, grabbed onto the cord of a nearby rice cooker while sitting at his high chair in the kitchen.
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Patient Story
Fibular Hemimelia: Tommy's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Tommy-Fibular-Hemimelia-CHIFibular hemimelia, a rare birth defect, doesn't hold Tommy back thanks to Shriners Children's.
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Condition
Polydactyly
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/PolydactylyWhen your child is born with a condition like polydactyly – the existence of more than five fingers or toes on a single hand or foot – a great relationship with a care provider at Shriners Children's can help you feel secure.
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Research at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Boston/About-Us/ResearchLearn about our innovative, collaborative approach to research at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Adaptive Activities Resource Guide
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Patient-Information/Patient-Services-and-Resources/Adaptive-Resource-GuideThis adaptive resource guide from Shriners Children's provides parents with ideas on accessible, safe and fun activities for children.